R40 Cheglio to Monte Carza
Cannobio, Trarego Viggiona · about 30 min by car from Stresa
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk between Cannobio and Trarego Viggiona, up to Monte Carza, bivio R42 (m 1116), 372 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 765 and 1087 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 30 min (20 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Stresa, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.03452,8.67355
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Domodossola, about 45 min by car · Como, about 1 h by car
Along the way
- Maccagno ImperialeOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 4.4 km
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Cannobio and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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